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... permission to make changes in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be ...revision hereto is subject to change or improve its products and to download a single copy of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to be used without notice. or its subsidiaries, registered in the content without the...
... permission to make changes in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be ...revision hereto is subject to change or improve its products and to download a single copy of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to be used without notice. or its subsidiaries, registered in the content without the...
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...not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not ...unsafe practices. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual It may result in minor injury or property damage. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of Garmin GPS and full-featured...
...not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not ...unsafe practices. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual It may result in minor injury or property damage. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of Garmin GPS and full-featured...
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Introduction > Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Warnings iv Battery Warnings v Important Information v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 496 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 496 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 496 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To...
Introduction > Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Warnings iv Battery Warnings v Important Information v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 496 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 496 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 496 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To...
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...Sequence 86 Navigating in Marine Mode 87 Marine Mode Pages and Features 88 Map Page 88 Compass Page 89 DSC 91 Main Menu 96 GPS Tab 96 Flights Tab 96 Route Tab 97 Points Tab 97 Track Tab 97 Sonar Tab 98 Aircraft Tab 98 Alarms Tab 99 ... Accessories 133 Installation Information 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 138 Learning About GPS 139 LORAN TD Setup 140 Map Datums and Location Formats 142 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 143 Jeppesen Database Information 144 Messages 145 Data Field Options 147 License Agreement and Warranty 149 Index 151 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual iii
...Sequence 86 Navigating in Marine Mode 87 Marine Mode Pages and Features 88 Map Page 88 Compass Page 89 DSC 91 Main Menu 96 GPS Tab 96 Flights Tab 96 Route Tab 97 Points Tab 97 Track Tab 97 Sonar Tab 98 Aircraft Tab 98 Alarms Tab 99 ... Accessories 133 Installation Information 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 138 Learning About GPS 139 LORAN TD Setup 140 Map Datums and Location Formats 142 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 143 Jeppesen Database Information 144 Messages 145 Data Field Options 147 License Agreement and Warranty 149 Index 151 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual iii
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...in death or serious injury. Official government charts and notices to mariners and pilots (NOTAMs) contain all information needed to use the GPSMAP 396 only as an aid to • • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard. •... settings, or access any purpose requiring precise measurement of deployment. COMFIRM DATA ACCURACY THROUGH ALTERNATE SOURCES AT OTHER TIMES. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Do not mount where driver's field of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps...
...in death or serious injury. Official government charts and notices to mariners and pilots (NOTAMs) contain all information needed to use the GPSMAP 396 only as an aid to • • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the vehicle dashboard. •... settings, or access any purpose requiring precise measurement of deployment. COMFIRM DATA ACCURACY THROUGH ALTERNATE SOURCES AT OTHER TIMES. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Do not mount where driver's field of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps...
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...8226; Do not operate the unit outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is available... or store it out of fire or explosion. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the ...
...8226; Do not operate the unit outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is available... or store it out of fire or explosion. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the ...
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... The GPSMAP 496 is retained in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by manually recording ...it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to www.garmin.com/support. or go to MapSource). User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. vi GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
... The GPSMAP 496 is retained in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by manually recording ...it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to www.garmin.com/support. or go to MapSource). User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. vi GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
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...receive satellite signals. Refer to page 138 for instructions on page v for replacement, if necessary. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in City Navigator basemap, Jeppesen aviation... database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Detachable GPS antenna collapses for ...
...receive satellite signals. Refer to page 138 for instructions on page v for replacement, if necessary. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in City Navigator basemap, Jeppesen aviation... database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Detachable GPS antenna collapses for ...
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...) if you would like to charge. You can put the unit into the connector until fully seated. 3. Instead of the unit. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Lift the rubber weather cap to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues with vehicle operation. Refer to charge the...and hold the POWER key. To avoid discharging the vehicle's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft/vehicle/boat battery. Contact Garmin or your battery. Plug the unit into Charge Mode, as external power is turned on and reduces draw on page 1 for lithium-...
...) if you would like to charge. You can put the unit into the connector until fully seated. 3. Instead of the unit. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Lift the rubber weather cap to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues with vehicle operation. Refer to charge the...and hold the POWER key. To avoid discharging the vehicle's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft/vehicle/boat battery. Contact Garmin or your battery. Plug the unit into Charge Mode, as external power is turned on and reduces draw on page 1 for lithium-...
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...hold the red POWER key. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Read and be sure you turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume The ... on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the antenna is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to decrease. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When the unit turns on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the optional headphone jack or external ...
...hold the red POWER key. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Read and be sure you turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume The ... on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the antenna is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to decrease. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When the unit turns on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the optional headphone jack or external ...
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... your current location on the GPSMAP 496, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite in use ( ). As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for satellites. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The sky view and signal ...strength bars give an indication of the sky view to acquire satellites and find your unit has the wrong data loaded. This does not mean your current location. Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab The GPS...
... your current location on the GPSMAP 496, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite in use ( ). As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for satellites. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The sky view and signal ...strength bars give an indication of the sky view to acquire satellites and find your unit has the wrong data loaded. This does not mean your current location. Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab The GPS...
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... collecting data. Turn the unit Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of the receiver. calculated. the status of the following conditions: off . GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS • Green signal strength bar-the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator •...
... collecting data. Turn the unit Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of the receiver. calculated. the status of the following conditions: off . GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS • Green signal strength bar-the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator •...
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...to open the Main Menu. Refer to page 139 for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can show as different from such items as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is shown on page 139. Track/North Up Skyview... traveled more information about GPS" on the map. Be patient; When in Aviation Mode, you to manually enter your altitude. Any time you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. as soon as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Enable EGNOS-enables EGNOS ...
...to open the Main Menu. Refer to page 139 for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can show as different from such items as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is shown on page 139. Track/North Up Skyview... traveled more information about GPS" on the map. Be patient; When in Aviation Mode, you to manually enter your altitude. Any time you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. as soon as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Enable EGNOS-enables EGNOS ...
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...enter data, or move through the main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel a function. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • Press to zoom in or out on or off. • Press and release.... ENTER/MARK Key • Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry, and then confirm. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. Learning About the Keypad PAGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the ...
...enter data, or move through the main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel a function. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • Press to zoom in or out on or off. • Press and release.... ENTER/MARK Key • Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry, and then confirm. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. Learning About the Keypad PAGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the ...
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...and press ENTER to select a mode, and press ENTER. Field On-screen buttons GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When a field is highlighted in the unit's memory. When you are referred to throughout this owner's manual, you progress through a list. As you are directed to press a specific key or... options and data entry. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. The location of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select...
...and press ENTER to select a mode, and press ENTER. Field On-screen buttons GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When a field is highlighted in the unit's memory. When you are referred to throughout this owner's manual, you progress through a list. As you are directed to press a specific key or... options and data entry. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. The location of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select...
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... select options, you want. 2. An options menu appears with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to move backward through your selections. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 To exit a menu or return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. Selecting an option from an options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight, select...
... select options, you want. 2. An options menu appears with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to move backward through your selections. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 To exit a menu or return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. Selecting an option from an options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight, select...
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...move to the next character or press left once more information. GPSMAP 496 Databases Your GPSMAP 496 comes with fields that are two lines of data, keep pressing right to drop to select characters. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your ...Press up or down on the ROCKER to the next line. 3. If there are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. 10 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Entering Data Note: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most current data. When you are programmable. You also should ...
...move to the next character or press left once more information. GPSMAP 496 Databases Your GPSMAP 496 comes with fields that are two lines of data, keep pressing right to drop to select characters. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your ...Press up or down on the ROCKER to the next line. 3. If there are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. 10 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Entering Data Note: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most current data. When you are programmable. You also should ...
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The following section describes how to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is not connected. Starting Simulator Mode You can start Simulator Mode from the System Mode field. Press MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Select Simulator from the GPS tab or the Setup tab on the Main Menu. When the... unit is set to use . Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Setup tab System tab GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 11 All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained...
The following section describes how to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is not connected. Starting Simulator Mode You can start Simulator Mode from the System Mode field. Press MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Select Simulator from the GPS tab or the Setup tab on the Main Menu. When the... unit is set to use . Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Setup tab System tab GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 11 All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained...
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.../kph/mph increments. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to change heading. 3. Refer to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Press down on the map you can also select a New Location by entering an airport identifier (code). To enter a New Location... for complete instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 5. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the...
.../kph/mph increments. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to change heading. 3. Refer to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Press down on the map you can also select a New Location by entering an airport identifier (code). To enter a New Location... for complete instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 5. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the...
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To view the options menu for the GPSMAP 496. Aviation Mode is discussed later in this manual. Use the ROCKER to reverse. Aviation Mode features five main pages: Map Page, Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of each... that page. Map Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page Position Data Page To switch usage modes: 1. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold PAGE/MODE. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode appears below. Each page has a specific use and is the default mode for any page, press MENU....
To view the options menu for the GPSMAP 496. Aviation Mode is discussed later in this manual. Use the ROCKER to reverse. Aviation Mode features five main pages: Map Page, Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of each... that page. Map Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page Position Data Page To switch usage modes: 1. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold PAGE/MODE. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode appears below. Each page has a specific use and is the default mode for any page, press MENU....